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To make a connection with Tap-to-Connect:
1.Open the Address entry to which you want to connect. 
2.Tap an item.
For example, to dial a phone number, tap the number you want to dial. To 
address an e-mail message, tap an e-mail address.
3.(Optional) Tap the number to edit it.
For example, you might want to add an area code, a “1,” or a country code 
before a phone number.
Using Address Book menus
Address Book menus are shown here for your reference, and Address Book 
features that are not explained elsewhere in this book are described here.
See“Using menus” in Chapter 4 for information about selecting menu commands.
The Record and Options menus differ depending on whether you’re displaying the 
Address list screen or the Address view screen. 
						

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Record menus
 
Duplicate 
AddressMakes a copy of the current record and displays the copy in 
Address Edit so you can make changes to the copied record. The 
copy has the same category and attached notes as the original 
record.
ConnectOpens the Quick Connect dialog box, where you can choose 
which application you want to use to make the connection. This 
command appears only after you install the Telephony/SMS 
application from the Software Essentials CD-ROM, and the 
options that are available depend on the software installed on 
your handheld. 
Send CategoryOpens a dialog box where you can choose how you want to send 
all records in the selected category to another device. This 
command appears only after you install the e-mail or SMS 
application from the Software Essentials CD-ROM, and the 
options that are available depend on the software installed on 
your handheld. 
Send AddressOpens a dialog box where you can choose how you want to send 
the selected entry to another device. This command appears 
only after you install the e-mail or SMS application from the 
Software Essentials CD-ROM, and the options that are available 
depend on the software installed on your handheld. 
Address list 
Address view 
						

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Options menus
PreferencesOpens a dialog box where you can choose Address Book 
display options.
Remember last category. Determines how Address Book 
appears when you return to it from another application. If 
you select this check box, Address Book shows the last 
category you selected. If you deselect it, Address Book 
displays the All category.
Rename Custom 
FieldsThese custom fields appear at the end of the Address Edit 
screen. Rename them to identify the kind of information 
you enter in them. The names you give the custom fields 
appear in all entries. 
You can use these custom fields to track additional 
information in your Address records, such as names of 
spouses, children, or any other details.
About Address 
BookShows version information for Address Book.
Address list Address Edit view 
						

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CHAPTER 6
Using Calculator
Calculator enables you to perform basic calculations. Use Calculator to do 
the following:
nPerform addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and square root 
operations.
nStore and retrieve values.
nDisplay the last series of calculations, which is useful for confirming a series of 
“chain” calculations.
To open Calculator:
1.Tap the Home icon  . 
2.Tap the Calculator icon  .
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Performing calculations
The Calculator includes several buttons to help you perform calculations.
 
Clears the entire calculation so that you can begin a fresh calculation.
Clears the last number you entered. If you make a mistake while 
entering a number in the middle of a calculation, you can use this 
button to reenter the number without starting the calculation over.
Toggles the current number between a negative and positive value. 
If you want to enter a negative number, enter the number first and 
then press the +/- button.
Places the current number into memory. Each new number you 
enter with the M+ button is added to the total already stored in 
memory. The number that you add can be either a calculated value 
or any number you enter by pressing the number buttons. Pressing 
this button has no effect on the current calculation (or series of 
calculations); it merely places the value into memory until it is 
recalled.
Recalls the stored value from memory and inserts it into the current 
calculation.
Clears any value that is stored in the Calculator memory.
Calculates the square root of a number. Enter the number, and then 
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Viewing Recent Calculations
The Recent Calculations command enables you to review the last series of 
calculations and is particularly useful for confirming a series of “chain” 
calculations.
To display recent calculations:
1.Tap the Menu icon  .
2.Select Options, and then select Recent Calculations.
3.After you finish reviewing the calculations, tap OK.
Using Calculator menus
The Calculator menu is shown here for your reference, and Calculator features that 
are not explained elsewhere in this book are described here.
See“Using menus” in Chapter 4 for information about choosing menu commands.
Options menu
About CalculatorShows version information for Calculator. 
						

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CHAPTER 7
Using Card Info
Card Info enables you to review general information about an expansion 
card. Use Card Info to do the following:
nReview card contents.
nRename a card.
nFormat a card.
Reviewing Card Information
You can view the card name, type, available storage space, and a summary of its 
contents.
To review Card Information:
1.Tap the Home icon  .
2.Tap the Card Info icon  .
3.Review Card name, Type, and Size.
4.Review card contents summarized by directory.
Review card information
Review summarized 
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Renaming a card
The expansion card name appears in the Category pick list and in other lists that 
enable you to choose where to store information on your handheld. You can assign 
a name to each expansion card that indicates its contents.
To rename a card:
1.Tap the Home icon  .
2.Tap the Card Info icon  .
3.Tap the Menu icon  .
4.Select Rename Card from the Card menu.
5.Enter the new name for the card.
6.Ta p  R e n a m e .
Formatting a card
Formatting a card destroys all its data and prepares it to accept new applications 
and data.
To format a card:
1.Tap the Home icon  .
2.Tap the Card Info icon  .
3.Tap the Menu icon  .
4.Select Format Card from the Card menu.
5.Ta p  O K .